The Eaton Oak is conveniently placed on the outskirts of St Neots in close proximity of the A1. After an extensive recent refurbishment we are now a beautiful family friendly everyday pub with quality accommodation.
Position:
Your role as Sous Chef:
* Work closely with your head chef to effectively control stock and food GP, and identify opportunities to maximise profitability
* Responsible for all food production ensuring that food is prepared to an exemplary standard
* Overall accountability for hygiene and health and safety within the kitchen
* Ensuring all team members are fully trained and aware of how food is stored, rotated and disposed of and monitoring their adherence
* To ensure that food and labour costs are effectively managed in order to achieve a strong food margin and labour within budget
* Responsible for the recruitment, training, coaching and development of the kitchen team to ensure the delivery of excellent food quality and guest satisfaction
* To train and coach the front of house team to ensure that they have a good knowledge of all menu items to so that our guest service is of the highest standards
* Ensure that company policies and procedures are followed by checking Food Safety and Health & Safety daily and Business Due Diligence on a weekly basis
* Complete daily and weekly stock checks and ensure that all invoices are processed daily and accounted for
Requirements:
What we are looking for:
* Min 18 months as Sous Chef with a background in a busy food operation and passion for food quality
* The ability to deliver to excellent standards in a fast paced and pressurised environment
* Leadership qualities including motivating your team through holding regular and engaging team meetings and briefs
* A role model and a vision to inspire the kitchen team
* Have a desire to develop your career with a well known and expanding company